Lexus IS (2010) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2010 Lexus IS and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2010	2008
Model	Lexus IS	Subaru Outback
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	105.1 in	2.4 in
Length	180.1 in	188.7 in	-8.6 in
Width	70.9 in	69.7 in	1.2 in
Height	56.1 in	63.2 in	-7.1 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3330 lb.	125 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.2 in	40.5 in	-3.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	54.4 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.1 in	51.0 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.9 in	44.1 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	39.1 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	53.7 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	52.6 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.6 in	33.9 in	-3.3 in
Total Legroom	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.0 ft³	33.5 ft³	-20.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.0 ft³	66.2 ft³	-53.2 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Lexus IS

2010 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review
2010	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review
2009	4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review

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